In an amazing contest, the Phoenix led 3-1 before Shane Smeltz and Jason Culina hit back for United to grab a vital point on the road.

In other matches, Melbourne Heart recorded their first A-League point with a 1-1 draw against the Newcastle Jets thanks to a Ben Kantarovski own goal. The Jets hit the front when Jeremy Brockie netted his first goal for the club but luckily for the Heart, they had some good fortune and managed to get off the mark.

On Saturday, North Queensland Fury stunned reigning champions Sydney FC with a 2-1 win after Dyron Daal hit a late winner. Chris Grossman had earlier given the Fury the lead before Scott Jamieson opened his Sky Blues account just a minute before Daal clinched the winner.

Perth Glory came to Melbourne and meant business against the Victory, winning 2-0 thanks to goals from Jamie Harnwell and Mile Sterjovski. It was the first time the Glory had beaten the Victory away from home.